START is an evidence-based, community crisis prevention and intervention service model for people with intellectual and neuro/intellectual-developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health (MH) needs. The START model is person-centered and solutions-focused, employing positive psychology and trauma informed approaches.
START program interventions consist of strengthening the support team’s ability to successfully engage persons with IDD/MH by focusing on wellness, strengths, improved access to services, identification of system gaps, and improved competencies for support team members.
START Services Framework
- Referral: The START Screening and Referral form will be completed. Once the START program receives and accepts the referral, START program will contact primary caregiver to set up an initial intake meeting.
Download Screening and Referral Form Form
Download, complete, and then send the form to [email protected] - Intake: Intake occurs over 2-3 sessions, during which staff complete multiple information assessments and a provisional crisis plan.
- Creation of Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention & Intervention Plan (CSCPIP): within 60 days of enrollment, each participant will receive a CSCPIP. This “living document” will be updated throughout START’s involvement.
- Outreach: START program will conduct training, modeling, and coaching for the individuals support team members. Continue conducting assessment, as needed, and therapeutic interventions as defined in the CSCPIP.
Outreach intervals are determined by the level of need, which may vary. The highest level of need indicates weekly intervention, and this typically decreases throughout START’s involvement, as the support team develops increased capacity. - START facilitated team meetings: The START program will help promote team building, establish common goals and action steps with support team members as well as create accountability.
- Enhanced Tools: Clinical Education Team, Comprehensive Service Evaluation, Clinical Consultation, Referral to Resources, Therapeutic Coaching
Eligibility
- Age 18 or older and residing in Philadelphia County
- Documented intellectual/developmental disability
- Co-existing mental health or behavioral health concern
- Existing support team (START works with support teams of various sizes to provide holistic services).
- Consent for service
Cost
Free for eligible participants.
Location
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Contact
TEL: 267.350.8600
EMAIL: [email protected]